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This is a position for Research Technician (Animal)

Job Description

Work Location:

Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam, Houston, 78234

Description

Akicita Federal is seeking a Research Technician (Animal) to assist in the staff of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Bioeffect Division with the care and maintenance of animals involved in research. This includes assisting with maintain sanitation of cages and racks in the vivarium and assist the attending Veterinarian and staff in necropsy; set up, collect, and properly label biological samples, clean up and properly document the procedures.

• This position requires a Secret (T3) clearance. If you do not process a Secret clearance, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (T3) clearance.

Experience / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Associates degree in a biological science, along with a minimum experience of at least three (3) years in laboratory animal research in the last six years or five (5) years of hands-on emergency/specialty animal medicine experience.
• Possess the ability to effectively perform preparations for surgery as well as necropsy on multiple small and large research animal species.
• The ability to perform minor procedures, maintain gas and continuous rate infusion anesthesia for multiple species independently.
• Be able to show husbandry experience for both small and large research animal species to include health checks.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in an academic field related to animal sciences, health sciences or
• allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.
• Certification by American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATg).
• Prefer three years experience working with non-human primates in a research setting.
• Prefer at least one year of experience in animal behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assist with necropsy; set up, collect, and properly label biological samples, clean up and properly document the procedures.
• Maintain sanitation of cages and racks in vivarium areas in accordance with all DoD, Federal, and local regulations.
• Perform basic animal husbandry duties as well as prepare an animal environmental enrichment schedule and provide the environmental enrichment in accordance with all DOD, Federal and local regulations.
• Perform minor surgery and/or microsurgery on laboratory animals.
• Maintain records to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Knowledgeable of the requirements for AAALAC International accreditation.
• Collect experimental data from animals to include blood pressure, weight, blood analyses or other tests required as part of the protocol support.
• Assist with developing standard operating procedures, maintain and document facility sanitation, ensure safety procedures are followed, documented, and maintained.
• Inform the Facility/Vivarium Manager of issues that arise or need repair to maintain the required standards.
• Order and maintain supplies for the vivarium.

DUTIES

• Create and revise research forms, provide forms and regulatory guidance to research staff with guidance from the Attending Veterinarian (AV) and Branch Chief.
• Schedule and organize internal and external inspections, maintain the tracker for correction of deficiencies and provide a report to the AV as well as the Branch Chief.
• Review animal subjects research protocols as well as related documents to ensure they are followed as approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Air Force policies.
• Maintain records as well as electronic databases of animal research protocols, their progress and perform animal inventory management functions.
• Follow established research guidelines and policies for all animal care activities.
• Be knowledgeable of all regulations, compliance standards, and guidelines with regard to the Animal Care and Use Program.
• Provide quality control of the administrative areas of the Animal Care and Use Program.
• Provide administrative support to the branch as well as other duties as assigned appropriate to the required functions of the research mission.
• Perform animal health checks when required and alert veterinarians of any pertinent animal health related issues.

CLEARANCE/INVESTIGATION

• Candidate must have a Secret (T3) clearance and/or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (T3) clearance.

ABOUT Akicita Federal

Akicita Federal LLC is a Native American Owned company. We specialize in the following three categories: Medical Staffing, Information Technology, Cyber Security.

We are part of a large group of Tiospaye (extended families) within the Tetonwan (Lakota) Nation who identify as Sicangu (burnt thighs). Long ago the Sicangu divided into the Kul Wicasa Oyate (lower people) and the Heyata Wicasa Oyate (uplands people). Our Kul Wicasa ancestors favored lands where the Maka Izita Ska (White River) empties into the Mni Sose (Missouri River), while the Heyata Wicasa lived higher up towards the Paha Sapa (Black Hills). In the 18th century, when French traders began to interact with our people, they translated our Sicangu name into French and began calling us the Brûlées. This is how we eventually became known as the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.

Our homeland has no formal boundaries. For thousands of years, we have lived in the grasslands and river valleys between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes – in recent centuries, west from the Missouri River in present-day South Dakota to the Platte River, in Nebraska, to the Yellowstone River in Wyoming and Montana, to the edge of the forests in Minnesota south of the Great Lakes.

As we walk along the paths of our ancestors, we Lower Brule people are strong and resilient, and so we continue to work hard to protect and preserve our culture and return to our traditional self-sufficiency in this modern world.

Akicita Federal shares the same principles. We are committed to making sure our team is constantly monitoring the market for the most talented professionals and leveraging the best techniques and practices to attract and hire top talent. Tapping into our expertise, our executive team includes program managers, executive officers, and accredited experts on different aspects such as medical staffing and medical operations.

Our goal is to support the governments vision and mission by building strong teams and strong leaders. Our shared beliefs and values, combined with extensive and diverse experience, have made us successful in driving change and achieving results.

Our Medical Staffing is a professional service that provides temporary or permanent staffing solutions for healthcare facilities and organizations. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals includes, but is not limited to, physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and other medical personnel. We work closely with our clients to understand their specific staffing needs and provide customized solutions to meet those needs. Our goal is to help healthcare facilities maintain high levels of patient care and satisfaction by providing reliable and qualified staff on an as-needed basis. We are dedicated to providing top-quality staffing services and strive to build long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Associates degree in a biological science
• three years experience working with non-human primates in a research setting

Experience:

• laboratory animal research: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• American Association Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) (Preferred)
• Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) (Preferred)
• Laboratory Animal Technologist (LAT) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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